"the fix is in" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the fix is in
  1. A process (for example, a court case) has been rigged behind the scenes and its outcome will not reflect true justice. Related terms: fixer
    Sense id: en-the_fix_is_in-en-phrase-R~DL7vWt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English sentences, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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        "A process (for example, a court case) has been rigged behind the scenes and its outcome will not reflect true justice."
      ],
      "id": "en-the_fix_is_in-en-phrase-R~DL7vWt",
      "related": [
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}
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      "glosses": [
        "A process (for example, a court case) has been rigged behind the scenes and its outcome will not reflect true justice."
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  "word": "the fix is in"
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